JOB OPENING - HELLBENDER Meadery
Position/Title: Head Mead Maker
Job Location: Rogersville, MO
Job Category: Meadmaking and Production
DESCRIPTION:
Hellbender Meadery is a start up Meadery looking for an experienced mead maker to oversee the production of high quality mead and influence the full spectrum of the meadmaking processes. It is necessary for the mead maker to participate in the design of the Meadery, as well as provide input into the development of budgets and operating strategies to accomplish financial goals for the meadery. The high energy individual we are seeking will be a high value member of the production and management team. This position is full time and will require relocation to the Rogersville, Missouri area where the meadery is located.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency in creating high quality meads. Responsible for mead blends, storage and stabilization.
Update and maintain daily bulk mead receipts into database. Update and maintain bulk mead contracts. Update and maintain cellar dry goods into database.
Develop and maintain production work schedule.
Develop and maintain bottling schedule.
Create a barrel program and source barrels.
Manage maintenance of meadery equipment.
Oversee and/or perform activities included in the operation of mead cellar.
Oversee activities of cellar and mead maker assistants to ensure conformance of standard operating procedures and other meadmaking practices.
Prepare short and long term production plans, honey, fruit, spice and bulk mead inventory requirements.
Prepare monthly production and activities reports for GM and Senior Management.
Lead new mead brand development and implementation.
Represent the organization as a technical and creative resource in mead and meadmaking matters.
Keep abreast of mead industry trends including development and evaluation.
Cultivate relationships with local beekeepers and apiculturalists.
Perform other duties as defined by Senior Management.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Maintain professional relationship with outside vendors and business associates within the community.
Keep abreast of mead warehouse products and inventory.
Share and provide services and assistance when necessary to meadmaking staff to ensure skill and craft development within the company.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree in Enology, Brewing, Fermentation, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
5-7 years meadmaker or brewer, and/or manufacturing/production management and knowledge of bottling production process to include supervisor duties.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheet and email applications.
Salary Information:
DOE
Contact Information:
Please email resume and cover letter to - MeadWerkz@gmail.com
Position/Title: Head Mead Maker
Job Location: Rogersville, MO
Job Category: Meadmaking and Production
DESCRIPTION:
Hellbender Meadery is a start up Meadery looking for an experienced mead maker to oversee the production of high quality mead and influence the full spectrum of the meadmaking processes. It is necessary for the mead maker to participate in the design of the Meadery, as well as provide input into the development of budgets and operating strategies to accomplish financial goals for the meadery. The high energy individual we are seeking will be a high value member of the production and management team. This position is full time and will require relocation to the Rogersville, Missouri area where the meadery is located.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency in creating high quality meads. Responsible for mead blends, storage and stabilization.
Update and maintain daily bulk mead receipts into database. Update and maintain bulk mead contracts. Update and maintain cellar dry goods into database.
Develop and maintain production work schedule.
Develop and maintain bottling schedule.
Create a barrel program and source barrels.
Manage maintenance of meadery equipment.
Oversee and/or perform activities included in the operation of mead cellar.
Oversee activities of cellar and mead maker assistants to ensure conformance of standard operating procedures and other meadmaking practices.
Prepare short and long term production plans, honey, fruit, spice and bulk mead inventory requirements.
Prepare monthly production and activities reports for GM and Senior Management.
Lead new mead brand development and implementation.
Represent the organization as a technical and creative resource in mead and meadmaking matters.
Keep abreast of mead industry trends including development and evaluation.
Cultivate relationships with local beekeepers and apiculturalists.
Perform other duties as defined by Senior Management.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Maintain professional relationship with outside vendors and business associates within the community.
Keep abreast of mead warehouse products and inventory.
Share and provide services and assistance when necessary to meadmaking staff to ensure skill and craft development within the company.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors Degree in Enology, Brewing, Fermentation, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
5-7 years meadmaker or brewer, and/or manufacturing/production management and knowledge of bottling production process to include supervisor duties.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheet and email applications.
Salary Information:
DOE
Contact Information:
Please email resume and cover letter to - MeadWerkz@gmail.com
